The Canadian government outlined four specific triggers that can legally end a person's permanent resident status Photo: Creative Touch Imaging Ltd, Elizabeth Ruiz Ruiz/Getty Images. Source: Getty ImagesWhen Canada can remove PR StatusThe government listed the following four reasons a permanent resident could lose their status:1. The person voluntarily renounces their permanent resident status. A permanent resident continues to hold that status until an official decision is formally reached on their individual case. The guidance highlighted the distinction between permanent residency and citizenship and encouraged immigrants to understand their legal status and obligations.